The older I get the more I realize just how truly incredible the power of language can be. That’s right, I said language. The ability of being able to communicate a message to one another is a very powerful and essential thing. I may be sounding like Captain Obvious (Using the Captain Obvious Reference again ;-))here, however even though we may be capable of communicating a message to one another sometimes the receiver of that message may not always interpret our message the way we intended it to be communicated. Let that sink in for a second. Hopefully you are interpreting this message the way I intended it to be. So where am I going with this? Just keep reading Grasshopper!

The following workout consists of my final training week for 2 of my competing fighters after a 6 week plan. The focus of this last training session was to emphasize big core movements for the optimal development of strength, power, and speed. There has been a steady increase of intensity (increased weighted resistance/volume) over the course of the 6 week periodization plan. There is also some additional emphasis on cardio with the inclusion of more strength endurance/mobility based drills along with combining lifts with a superset structure. Feel free to give this a try, but ease into the volume and amount of weight being lifted. Make sure that you progress by executing a quality lift rather than allowing heavy weight to compromise your technique!

The winning ingredient for your warm up is the same thing as your training. The key is MOVEMENT! Now this being said there are a lot of aspects to moving the body. You see it has been my experience that moving the body through various planes of motion is what trains us to be ready for most any physical feat. However the problem with most strength and conditioning programs out there is that they neglect proper dynamic warm up in addition to neglecting getting the body used to moving in more than one direction. Continue reading if you are serious about kicking your training off in the right direction.

Are you interested in applying a training strategy to your workouts that is simple, practical, and can be done anywhere?

Are you looking to build optimal physical function in terms of your movement and overall fitness?

Are you interested in getting into the best shape of your life without the need of a fully stocked gym, or weight room?

Are you looking for a strength and conditioning workout that you can do outdoors?

Are you familiar with the P.P.T. rule?

There’s an element of training that I refer to as the P.P.T rule. that I utilize with my athletes on a regular basis to achieve significant functional fitness. If you like training outdoors then this should be right up your alley. The good news is that this strategy can easily be applied either in the gym, or outdoors right in your back yard.

So are you interested in learning how you can achieve 10 times the cardio from your workouts in 1/10 of the the time? If so then you have arrived in the right place. Permit yourself a minute to continue reading up on how kettlebell cardio is one of the best forms of conditioning you can put yourself through!